Dear Friends we invite you all for Trek to Harischandragad and camping at konkankada on 30 and 31 Jan 2016Ascend and Descend via Pachnai.Harischandragad is one of the most visited forts in Western Ghats. If you are trekking in Sahyadri for several years and you haven’t visited Harishchandragad then you
haven’t trekked enough. This enormous fort has 7 routes and during this trek we will be doing most simple route ie Pachnai Route. Its the easiest way to explore Harishchandragad without facing much exhaustion. Pachnai route might be the simplest route but its very scenic. Since it does not take out your breath, you are more appreciative to your surroundings. Taramati: This is the topmost point on the fort. It is the second highest peak in Maharashtra after kalsubai. Leopards are seen in the forests beyond this peak. From here we can have a glimpse of the whole range of Naneghat and the forts near Murbad. Konkan Kada: The most interesting point on this fort is this cliff, which has always fascinated many people from many years. The cliff faces west and looks down upon the Konkan with a breathtaking view of the surrounding region and sunset. This cliff is not just vertical; it is an overhang, almost like a cobra’s hood.Kedareshwar: The cave of Kedareshwar has a big Shivlinga, which is totally surrounded by water.Some Information about the Fort:Height of Fort – Harischandragad -1424m (4671ft)Base Village- Pachnai.District & Region- Ahmednagar, Malshej GhatGrade: Easy (2.5 hrs trek).Trek Leader: girish p.Meeting at Kasara stationDay 1 – SaturdayEarly Morning catch Kasara local & board second last compartment from CST side.Reach Kasara station at 7:45 amFrom Kasara station reach Pachnai by private vehicle 2 hrs.Morning refreshment at base villageStart trek by 10:00 amReach top by 12:00 pmPost Lunch Explore the fort.Camping Dinner and stay in tents near Konkankada.Day 2: Sunday.Wake up around 6.00 in the morningBreakfast 7.00Explore the remaining fort.Start Descend … Read more

Dear Friends we invite you all for Night Trek to Matheran Via One Tree Hill Point on 31 Jan 2016 Leaving 30 Jan Sat NightLittle Info About The Trek:Trek Type: Hill TrekHeight: 2625 Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyDistrict: RaigadRange: Matheran Trek Lead: GirishMatheran: (The most unpolluted Hill-Station of Maharashtra)The climate of Matheran is very cool. The most unforgettable things about Matheran are deep forest and the waterfalls nearby, especially in rainy season. The beauty of the hill station gets doubled in monsoon. Matheran is truly ‘The Best Hill Station in Maharashtra. Matheran is most splendid hill station in Maharashtra; it covers an area of 8 square kilometers in Sahyadris. This lovely spot was discovered in 1850 by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the collector of Thane district. Garbett point is located on South-west side of Matheran with grand view of the plateau. Descend via Sunset point leads to Dodhani village on Panvel side.The tentative itinerary for the Trek is as given below:We will be starting with the Karjat Fast Local (time-table given below)CST – Karjat Fast Local:This is a fast local. Pls reach the stations around 10 mins earlier, as missing this local will mean missing the trek.CST – 10:31 pmByculla – 10:39 pmDadar – 10:49 pmKurla – 10:59 pmGhatkopar – 11:05 pmThane – 11:26 pmDombivali – 11:48 pmKalyan – 11:57 pmBadlapur – 00:15 amKarjat – 00:48 am.Meeting Point: 00:48 am @ Karjat Station Platform No.1Reach base village 02:00 amStart trek @ 02:30 amReach top @ 05:30amProceed to Dasturi NakaTake Taxi Till Neral Station from MatheranReach Neral Station by 08:30amTHINGS TO CARRY-1. Compulsory – Good trekking shoes2. Compulsory – Water (2 ltrs)3. Compulsory – some thing to eat and Electral5. Optional – Camera, etc.,Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.A haversack to put in all the things mentioned aboveExpenses for the Trek is 450/- per person.Which includes Travelling from Karjat to Base Village in tumtum….Morning tea & Breakfast,Mathera… Read more